Explains the patterns method of plant identification, describing eight key patterns for recognizing more than 45,000 species of plants, and includes an illustrated reference guide to plant families.

Swedish Detective Inspector Joona Linna investigates the murders of three family members whose killing was witnessed by a fourth intended victim, a traumatized child whose shock Linna hopes to penetrate through hypnotism.

"Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet--from their formation to collecting them. Make identification easy and accurate with this compact visual guide, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500 rocks and minerals. Each specimen's entry includes annotated...

Identifies, discusses, and illustrates every important family and species in North America, providing information on the habits and characteristics of each insect and spider covered

Covers 725 species, with full-color photographs, descriptions, identification keys, notes on folklore, and advice on edibility

Two unseen characters argue about whether the creature they are looking at is a rabbit or a duck.